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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,219.24, 10,822.38 and 2,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,219.24, 10,822.38 and 2,599 is: 3,896.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,219.24 : 10,822.38 = 2,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,219.24/10,822.38 = 2,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,219.24x = 10,822.38 × 2,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,219.24x = 28,127,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127,365.62/7,219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.17

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